Quebec City Elopement Photographer
Small in size,
never in feeling.
The two of you, a few people you love and the old stone streets of Québec. An elopement here can be a ceremony, a walk and unhurried portraits, and still feel like the whole wedding.
Two hours of coverage
Old Québec, the Château Frontenac, Petit Champlain
Help planning the timing and locations
How an elopement unfolds
A walk through
Old Québec.
Every elopement is different, so there is no fixed schedule. Most follow the same general shape: a quiet first moment, the ceremony, then an unhurried walk through the old town for portraits. We plan it together around the light, the season and your officiant, and almost everything is a few minutes apart on foot.
01A first look
A quiet salon at the Château Frontenac or a hidden courtyard. A few minutes alone together before anything else begins.
02The ceremony
Your officiant, a few guests if you like, and your vows. In a hotel salon, a chapel nearby or a museum hall, depending on what your officiant can arrange.
03Old Québec
Stone doorways, narrow lanes and old walls, all a few minutes apart on foot. This is where most of the portraits happen.
04Down to Petit Champlain
The Breakneck Stairs or the funicular down to the Lower Town, then dinner or a quiet drink to end the day.
“He caught moments and nuances that many others would have missed, transforming them into timeless memories.”
Olivia & Drew · Château Frontenac
Questions
Before you
elope.
01How long is an elopement session?
Most elopements I photograph are two hours. That is enough for the ceremony, a walk through Old Québec and portraits at two or three locations. Longer coverage is easy to add if you are planning a dinner or a small reception afterwards.
02Do we need a marriage licence to elope in Quebec?
No. Quebec does not issue marriage licences. Your officiant publishes a notice of marriage before the ceremony and registers the marriage afterwards. Rules can change, so confirm the current requirements with your officiant or the Directeur de l'état civil.
03Where can we hold the ceremony?
In Quebec the ceremony takes place somewhere open to the public. Couples often choose a hotel salon, a chapel or a museum hall that their officiant approves. Once you know your officiant's requirements, I am glad to suggest places that photograph well.
04What is the best time of year to elope in Quebec City?
Autumn is the most forgiving: thinner crowds, low light and colour on the trees. Winter is the most atmospheric, with snow on the old town and blue evenings. Summer is beautiful but busy, so I plan the portraits for the quieter hours, often late in the day.
05Can we invite a few guests?
Of course. Many elopements include parents, a sibling or a few close friends. I photograph the ceremony and a few family portraits, then we take time for the two of you.
06Do you help plan the timeline and locations?
Always. We plan the order of locations, the walking time between them and the light at each one, and adjust for the weather on the day.
07Do you photograph elopements outside Quebec City?
Yes. Charlevoix, Montreal and destinations abroad, from Paris and Athens to the Mediterranean coast, are all part of my work. Tell me where you are thinking of and I will explain what it involves.
08How far in advance should we book?
Three to six months is often enough for an elopement, and weekdays are easier to arrange. Popular autumn weekends fill sooner, so ask as soon as you have a date in mind.
Planning to elope in Quebec City?
Two hours.
The old town.
The two of you.
Tell me your date, how many people will join you and what you are imagining. I will reply personally with availability and a first idea for your route through Old Québec.
Plan your elopement ↗